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UGR Defends Materials Degree Against Negative Accua Report

The University of Granada argues for the necessity of the qualification due to labor demand and industrial development in the province, including the IFMIF Dones project.

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The University of Granada has filed an appeal against the negative report from the Andalusian Agency for Scientific and University Quality (Accua), defending the relevance of its proposed degree in Industrial Technology and Materials Engineering, which is crucial for the socioeconomic development of the province.

The University of Granada (UGR) is currently in an appeal process after receiving an unfavorable report from the Andalusian Agency for Scientific and University Quality (Accua) regarding its proposal for a new degree in Industrial Technology and Materials Engineering. Despite this initial setback, the academic institution firmly maintains its arguments for the implementation of this program, which aims to enrich its educational offerings.
The UGR's goal is to commence classes in September 2026, with the expectation that the first graduates of this degree, to be taught at the Higher Technical School of Civil Engineering, will be available for the job market by 2030. It is planned to offer 60 places in the first year, according to the approval of the degree's verification that took place at the governing council on September 25, 2025.
Among the reasons put forward by the UGR are academic, socioeconomic, and territorial factors that, according to the university, "support its relevance, opportunity, and contribution to productive, scientific, and educational development in Andalusia, particularly in Granada." A key factor is the IFMIF Dones project in Escúzar, a large-scale scientific infrastructure that will require a significant number of engineers and technicians in the coming years.

These disciplines show high employability and a clear connection with the industrial fabric.

The UGR emphasizes the high employability of these disciplines, citing reports such as that from the BBVA Foundation, which indicates an 88% employment rate in the Materials sector between 2013 and 2023. Furthermore, over 70% of these professionals earn salaries exceeding 1,500 euros per month, justifying the professional nature of the new degree. Graduates will be able to integrate into both the public and private sectors, in areas of research and technological innovation.
The university also argues for significant student demand. Currently, the Industrial Electronics or Chemistry degrees at the UGR receive over 900 applications for only 170 places, with high admission scores (a minimum of 9 for Chemistry and 11 for Industrial Electronic Engineering). Additionally, Granada is the only Andalusian province without specific degree qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, unlike Málaga or Seville, creating an imbalance in the regional academic offering.
The curriculum, consisting of 240 credits spread over four years, was developed in collaboration with UGR faculty, representatives from IFMIF Dones, and the Official College of Industrial Technical Engineers of Granada. This collaboration ensured that the curriculum aligns with the technological and innovative demands of the current industrial environment, contributing to sustainable development and industrial innovation.
The process for launching these studies depends on the resolution of the appeal. The UGR is awaiting the resolution from the Council of Universities, after which it will have ten working days to submit its response to Accua's report. If the appeal is admitted, it will be evaluated by the Verification and Accreditation of Study Plans Claims Commission of the Council of Universities, in a process that should not exceed three months.

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